On July 13, 2026, Kestutis Budrys, the foreign minister-designate of Lithuania, shared his optimism regarding the European Union's upcoming decision on a new sanctions package targeting Russia.
Budrys stated that he hopes EU member states will reach a consensus and approve the sanctions by the end of the month, emphasizing the importance of a united front against Russian aggression.
This potential sanctions package marks the 21st set of measures imposed by the EU in response to ongoing tensions with Russia.